The Lazy Cow

42-07 Bell Boulevard, Queens, NY 11361
American
Last inspected: Feb 14, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited The Lazy Cow three times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 14, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Food protection certificate not available for inspection
18-11
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
74
Jun 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
61
Jan 24, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Lazy Cow last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Lazy Cow on file is from Feb 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Lazy Cow?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Lazy Cow.

How does The Lazy Cow compare to other restaurants in Queens?

The Lazy Cow most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has The Lazy Cow's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Lazy Cow have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Lazy Cow means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is The Lazy Cow inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Lazy Cow is inspected roughly once per year on average.